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Ancient Romans. Early People of Italy. Rome. Among the Italic-language speakers were the Latins . They migrated from across the Alps from central Europe in about 1000 B.C. Legends tell that in 753 B.C. the Latin people founded a village that became the city of ________. Rome.
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Ancient Romans Early People of Italy
Rome Among the Italic-language speakers were the Latins. They migrated from across the Alps from central Europe in about 1000 B.C. Legends tell that in 753 B.C. the Latin people founded a village that became the city of ________. Rome
The Italian Peninsula The city of Rome was built in an area on a group of seven hills with fertile soil and a good location for trade. The _______________, near the center of the Italian Peninsula, provided a route to the Mediterranean Sea and to other civilizations. Tiber River
People From The North Etruscans Across the Tiber River, northeast of Rome lived a people called the _____________. In time, the Etruscans became the dominantculture on the Italian Peninsula. They traded with the __________ and adopted their alphabet as well as other features. Greeks
The Etruscans Their city-states had the same system of government and shared a common purpose.
Etruscan Control confederation • The governments formed a _________________, which is a group of governments joined together for a common purpose. They built a strong ________ which enabled them to control neighboring peoples, including Rome. army
Etruscan Control Etruscan kings ruled Rome for over 100 years. In ancient times, swastikas were a symbol of good luck
A New Form of Government • In 509 B.C. the Romans rebelled against the Etruscans and formed a _______________. Republic
Elected Leaders • They elected leaders called __________ to represent them in an assembly, to make laws, to run the army, and to run the government. They shared power, but either could _______, or reject, the actions of the other. consuls veto
In an Emergency • In an emergency, one ruler could be given complete power for six months. Everyone had to follow the orders of the _________________. dictator
The Senate Senate • The ____________ was Rome’s most powerful governing body. Members of the Senate served for life. Its first members were ________________, or wealthy descendants of Rome’s first settlers. patricians
The Common People plebeians The patricians controlled the government while the ____________, or common people had little say. Angry about their lack of representation, in 471 B.C. they called for their own assembly and stopped working and marched out of Rome.
The Plebeian Assembly Without workers to farm, make and sell goods, and protect the city and its inhabitants, the people of Rome faced eventual starvation and danger from enemy attacks. They set up an assembly and elected leaders called ____________. tribunes
Tribal Assembly Tribal assembly • The ____________________ represented all Roman citizens.
Roman Society • A Roman’s position in society was based on family _________ and __________. wealth history
The Upper Class • The upper class (PATRICIANS) included important government officials. SPQR - an initialism from a Latin phrase, Senatus Populusque Romanus ("The Senate and the People of Rome" or "The Senate and Roman People"), referring to the government of the ancient Roman Republic, and used as an official signature of the government
The Lower-Class The Roman lower class (PLEBEIANS) was made up of all other citizens. They included craft workers, farmers, foot soldiers, and merchants. They lived in apartment-like homes.
The Bottom Class SLAVES were at the bottom of Roman society. They were not citizens and had little protection under the laws.
Head of Household • In all Roman social classes, men were the heads of households. However, women did help in decision making in their own homes. Women did take an active role in society, but were not allowed to participate in government.
